The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj to observe the last 10 days of Ramadan in the Holy land.Justice Emeka Nwite granted application after the ex-governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN,
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The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has instructed all Abuja-based affiliate unions to strengthen, intensify, and sustain the ongoing industrial action by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) until their demands are fully met.The directive, contained in a circular addressed to the Presidents and General Secretaries
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The bandits who abducted at least 166 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state have reportedly increased their ransom demand to N250 million and 20 motorcycles.The village head of Kurmin Wali, Mr. Ishaku Dan’azumi, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking about the plight of the community, days after
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The Senate has deferred consideration of the report on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, opting to first subject the proposed amendments to further internal scrutiny through an executive session on Thursday.Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision during Wednesday’s plenary after the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, admitted as evidence a video clip in which former presidential aide and ambassadorial nominee, Reno Omokri, described President Bola Tinubu as a “drug lord.”The development occurred during the ongoing trial of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele
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